Lions cling to giraffe's back in risky attackJanuary 29, 2019 – In this rare video, lions hitch a ride to a large male giraffe, leading to a five-hour standoff.
This is the only place on Earth where lions live aloneAugust 09, 2019 – In the harsh deserts of northern Kenya, prides don’t make sense. So lions have figured out another way to survive.
Where lions once ruled, they are now quietly disappearingJuly 18, 2019 – There are half as many African lions than there were 25 years ago. Conservation programs aim to protect the disappearing species by promoting human-lion cohabitation across the African savanna.
The Lion King at 25: Meet the actress who’s been there since Day 1November 08, 2022 – As the longest-performing actress of Disney's Broadway hit, Lindiwe Dlamini is giving back to support young South African artists.
Why we don’t really know how many lions live in AfricaSeptember 04, 2020 – Counting lions is surprisingly complicated, but a new method promises more accuracy and detail, scientists say.
Moment of PlayFebruary 21, 2023 – Party time! From tree-swinging orangutans to play-wrestling foxes, these seven critters know how to have a good time. Click through the photos to join the fun.
Suspected Poacher Mauled by LionsFebruary 12, 2018 – The man's exact motives for trespassing at the reserve are not yet known, but he was killed in a region known for rhino poaching.
Exclusive: Inside a controversial South African lion farmNovember 21, 2019 – National Geographic investigates the fate of lions found in terrible condition earlier this year.
Lions, SerengetiSee a photo of lions in the Serengeti, by Michael Nichols and download the free wallpaper from National Geographic.
When lions attack porcupines, humans suffer unexpected consequencesJuly 05, 2019 – The first study of lion-porcupine interactions shows the spiny creatures can kill or seriously injure the big cats, with surprising impacts.
Where lions are king: How to track the big cats in ZambiaJuly 18, 2019 – Wildlife conservationists are working to protect the lion population in southern Africa. Here’s how travelers can get involved.
Lions Safari Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayTwo lines of lions walk through the tall grass in Zambia in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Sea Lions Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DaySteller sea lions swim and play in the waters off of Hornby Island, Canada, in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Playful Lions Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayPlayful cubs wake up an adult male in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Lion, SerengetiSee a photo of a male lion in the Serengeti by Michael Nichols and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Remembering an African Lion That Defied DeathAugust 24, 2018 – C-boy, an iconic African lion, lived a longer-than-average life for his kind, and was admired for his tenacity and fierce spirit.
